11: ami kim

(Ep. 11) Art Can Take You Anywhere in the World with ami kim

August 2, 2016

ami kim is an international songwriter, vocalist, producer/composer and educator. She has performed with 9th Wonder, Chrisette Michelle, Citizen Cope, Wyclef Jean, Raekwon, Macy Gray, and in concerts in over 400 venues and nationally & internationally. ami received a hip-hop Ambassadorship in Bangladesh in 2014 and a fellowship with international music incubator OneBeat sponsored by the U.S. State Department in 2015.Her most recent music project, “Dragons in Gardens” focuses on equality, environmental sustainability, and human rights and will be a further work of love, light, unity, and global music artivism.

What you'll hear in this episode:

Why ami is living and teaching in Korea

ami is passionate about collaborating, traveling, giving, teaching, and MUSIC!

Sonic Alchemy: What in the world is it?

How ami merged her early spiritual awareness with her love of music

Performing and songwriting---then worked for the US State Department??

ami’s experiences with students in Bangladesh and the world of hip-hop

How ami has grown through her experiences with other cultures

The “Love Currency” and its many forms

How music resonates, touches, and heals people

The responsibilities of artists in society

Follow your fire!

Not problems, but opportunities!

Unconditionally BELIEVE in yourself; you’ll attract others who support you